Cargo Pumps
A cargo pump is a machine used to propel the liquid cargo from the tank into a pipe so that…
MEASUREMENT OF OIL CARGOES & ASTM TABLES
Oil cargoes, like any other substance, can be measured in volume or weight. The volume will vary with temperature and…
Assessing and Recording Damage To The Ship
Ships in their operations often suffer damage; the damage could be due to weather, wear and tear or due to…
Bridge Watchkeeping
Watchkeeping during ocean passages Watchkeeping during ocean passages will require all the activities related to performing a navigational watch as…
Law of Collisions
If the master has forgotten his Rules Of The Road he certainly doesn’t tell the third mate Earliest collision rules,…
Shipboard Accident Response
Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Clubs insure shipowners and managers for their liabilities to third parties arising out of the operation…
Receiving and Delivering Cargo
Receiving Cargo General Cargo The Owner or his Agent who have booked the cargo must check its condition at the…
Investigation and Enquiries – Accidents
Whenever a shipping accident happens and comes under the purview of the M S Act as a shipping casualty, the…
ECDIS (Backbone of Bridge)
ELECTRONIC CHARTS There are two types of Electronic Charts available:a) Raster Navigational Charts (RNC).b) Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC). RASTER NAVIGATIONAL…